How far is City of Janesville, WI from Shorewood Hills, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.86 mi
01h 01m
Flight
34.8 mi
56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.86 mi
Kilometers
72.19 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shorewood Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Shorewood Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockdale
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
22.4 mi
00h 30m
To Shorewood Hills
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Midvale Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Midvale Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Midvale Boulevard

    2323 ft · 1 min · North Midvale Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    88 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto University Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec · University Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Joyce Erdman Place

    146 m · 27 sec · Joyce Erdman Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Locust Drive

    59 m · 15 sec · Locust Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Western Road

    113 m · 20 sec · Western Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tally Ho Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Tally Ho Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tally Ho Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
31.6 mi · 70%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 18%
South Midvale Boulevard
2.21 mi · 5%
US 12 West
0.95 mi · 2%
North Midvale Boulevard
0.44 mi · 1%
US 12
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 30m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Shorewood Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Shorewood Hills?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from City of Janesville and 22.4 miles from Shorewood Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Shorewood Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockdale.

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

24 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

28 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

32 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Shorewood Hills

#2 Shorewood Hills

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,999
Coordinates43.0775000, -89.4456800
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Shorewood Hills (-89.44568, 43.0775)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.65 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.30 $8.38 $16.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills. The current time is 22:02:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.